Overview
Grade: 4+
Total time: 3 hrs
Climbing time: 2 hrs
Approach time: 1 hour
Exit time: 45 mins
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Length: 220m
Rope Length: 50m
Quickdraws: 8
Climbing the Blauspitz Südwestgrat (Southwest Ridge) on Blauspitz is a highly rewarding alpine experience, graded 4+. This classic route is celebrated for its fantastic exposure along the ridge and the breathtaking panoramic views it offers of the surrounding mountains. The climb itself involves mostly solid rock, providing enjoyable and varied movements typical of an alpine ridge. While not extremely technical, the consistent exposure and the feeling of space make it a memorable ascent. After summitting Blauspitz, the descent typically involves a mix of scrambling, short rappels, or a walk-off, depending on the chosen route back to the base.
